Dust covering the stairs at 102 Norfolk, for example, had 110,000 micrograms of lead per square foot — far more than the limit of 40 micrograms per foot, according to the city’s health code. Construction was carried out without permits and residents suffered respiratory ailments. They also were allegedly harassed by a “relocator” from Misidor LLC, DNA Info reported. Misidor, led by Michael Pimienta, was shut down by the AG’s office in 2014.

The settlement requires Mahfar to pay $175,000 to the city’s Housing and Preservation Department and another $50,000 to the state. Under the agreement, a third party will now oversee the buildings.

In a statement, SMA pointed out that the agreement — which it said was “mutually acceptable” — was not an admission of guilt. Having settled, SMA can now proceed with planned renovations and improvements to buildings, the company said.

Earlier this week, landlord Steven Croman reportedly cut a deal to serve eight months in jail and pay fines up to $10 million. He was arrested last year on charges of harassing rent-stabilized tenants and mortgage fraud. [NYP] — E.B. Solomont